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A practical guide to Star Battle
Take a moment with Star Battle before moving to another game. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
Practice beyond the first move
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.
What counts as success
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
Making your moves
- Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.
- Respect fixed starter stars.
- Check rows, columns and coloured regions.
- Check puzzle verifies the final arrangement.
Your inputs
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
An example to follow
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
Check this before moving on
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Clarifying the way this game works
On this playing page, what is the goal of Star Battle?
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
On this playing page, how do I control Star Battle?
For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
As a new player, what example helps explain Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
What should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
What format does Star Battle offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Star Battle use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.